4-Day Mull, Iona & Staffa Puffin Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover the rugged beauty of Mull's landscapes
- Visit the historic Iona Abbey, a spiritual haven
- Explore Staffa's Fingal's Cave, a geological marvel
- Spot puffins and other seabirds in their natural habitat
- Enjoy scenic ferry rides with breathtaking coastal views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tours of Mull, Iona, and Staffa islands
- Accommodation for 3 nights in comfortable lodgings
- Transportation via ferry and coach throughout the trip
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Meeting point
Start Location
Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
- Accommodation is shared; private rooms may be available upon request and subject to availability.
- Meals are not included; plan to dine at local establishments or bring your own provisions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a waterproof jacket and layers to adapt to changing weather conditions.
- Pack a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please select room type when booking.
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase weighing no more than 33lbs (15kg) and 1 carry-on bag
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Puffin encounters cannot be guaranteed.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
Traveler reviews
A very informative and interesting tour
The driver/guide is very friendly and helpful and it's a very informative tour. Although the 1st day had a very bad weather, Dusty did his very best to find alternative way or route to suit the bad weather.
Dusty 10/10 Guide
I had a great time on this tour. Although with the difficult weather conditions making the beginning unpredictable, Dusty our guide kept us updated at all times on where we were going. I felt like I was able to see so much and experience so much and I am very grateful for my time on this tour. Accomodation, activities were all amazing and well thought out. Thank you to Dusty for being an amazing guide and assisting us with our exploration both in present and teaching of the rich history of Scotland.
Mull, Iona and Staffa tour - FABULOUS
Wonderful trip to experience the islands. Beautiful Iona, the joy of seeing puffins and dolphins - wonderful memories! Staffa and Lungs are not very accessible which I would have liked to know in advance as I was travelling with older people who couldn't do all the walking required, but our driver Laurie was a star and took great care of them - and all of us. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Many highlights, such as the puffins on the Isle of Lunga.
This was my third time traveling with Highlander (the 3-day Isle of Skye and the 1-day Alnwick Castle trip last year). This year, we were well taken care of by Louise and her colleague Laurie. Louise was approachable, took the time to listen, and shared her experience and love, which I truly appreciated. She also took responsibility and was very helpful in offering suggestions (e.g., the Tobermory lighthouse hike or finding a store that sold power banks). We traveled with a lovely group of 16 people, had 99.9% sunny weather, and the entire trip was an unforgettable experience. We had two children with us, aged 11 and 7, and can definitely recommend the trip despite it being a bit scary in some places on Lunga and Staffa.
Trip of a life time!
What an amazing trip! Departing from Edinburgh seeing the Highlands, staying at Mull, visiting Staffa- fingal’s cave, Lunga - saw hundreds and hundreds of puffins, Iona - beautiful abbey to Glen Coe, visiting the oldest working whisky distillery in Scotland - Glenturret. We just saw so much in 4 days!! Amazing!! Everything was taken care of and Tim our tour guide was so knowledgeable, fun and very friendly. He was the perfect tour guide!